January 10, 2014 Greetings and thank you for your interest in the Midtown Farmers Market! Enclosed you will find the 2014 Midtown Farmers Market Vendor Information and Application Packet. Please take time to review the packet carefully to make sure that you are familiar with its contents, as there are small changes every year. In the Information and Application Packet you will find the following:

New policies, fees and composting requirements. Please be sure to familiarize yourself with our new Market Cancellation Policy, compostable/recyclable materials requirements for immediately consumable foods vendors, electricity and late payment fees and check handling procedures. Questions regarding any of these items can be directed to Market Manger, Miguel Goebel.

Important dates and information (pages 1-2). Please keep this sheet for your reference. Application (pages 3-8). Fill out and return to us along with copies of the required permits,

licenses, and insurance indicated on page 5. If you are in the process of applying for permits and licenses at the time you submit this application, please include a copy of your permit/license application or a brief description of what permit/license application(s) you have submitted to the City of Minneapolis.

Rules of Operation and market map (pages 9-18). Review carefully and keep these pages for your reference.

MN ST-19 form. You may need to fill out this form and return it with your application. See chart on page 5.

Sample ACORD Certificate of Liability Insurance. An example of what we will need from your insurer to indicate that you have adequate insurance coverage to participate in the market. The Corcoran Neighborhood Organization should be listed as the additional insured and you will need a coverage limit of $1,000,000.

Farm/garden information form—fruit and vegetable, fresh cut flowers, and nursery stock vendors only. Fill out and return. No Farmers Licensing Exemption Form is required from growers this year.

NOTE: Meat/Poultry Processors, Home Processors, and MN “Pickle Bill” vendors can access and complete the Farmers Licensing Exemption Form with the Market Plan Review at http://www.minneapolismn.gov/licensing/business-licensing_food_index under Farmers Market Exemptions. Follow the instructions on the online form rather than the instructions on page 5, footnote 1 (this process has recently changed). Please let market staff know if you have any questions and stay posted for updates on the coming year. We hope for a wonderful 2014 season for each of you! Sincerely, Miguel Goebel, Market Manager

New for 2014 Midtown Farmers Market Vendor Application Packet

1. Market Cancellation Policy -A new Market Cancellation Policy has been added to the 2014 Rules of Operation in Section 7. This policy was voted on and passed by the Corcoran Neighborhood Board of Directors in July of 2013 and will be utilized when a decision on whether or not to cancel the market based on weather conditions has to be made.

-Please review this policy closely to ensure you are informed and aware of how market cancellation decisions will be made.

2. Composting at the Midtown Famers Market -New rules and requirements handout regarding compostable serving materials and utensils for immediately consumable foods vendors at Midtown. New composting guidelines can also be found in Section 10 of the Rules of Operation.

-Resource guide from Eureka Recycling for purchasing BPI (Biodegradable Products Institute) certified compostable service products.

3. Weekly/Annual Electricity Fees -In March 2014, we are planning to upgrade the electrical capacities of the Market through the installation of a high voltage outlet on the exterior of the building at 2225 E. Lake Street. In order to help offset the costs associated with installation, all vendors who need to use electricity at the Market will be charged for daily use as follows:

• $5/market day or

Annual Electricity Fee of

• $100/season for Saturday Markets • $85/season for Tuesday Markets • $180/season for both Saturday and Tuesday Markets

4. Daily Payments Adjustments - In order to avoid having unfilled stalls on market days, in previous years we have asked vendors to pay at least one week in advance of any given day on which they plan to attend the Market to reserve their stall. In order to encourage vendors to pay for and reserve their stalls in advance, we will be implementing a Day of Payment Fee of $5/market day for vendors who have not paid for and reserved their stall in advance of any given Market Day.

5. Check Handling Procedures -New check handling procedures can be found in Section 6 of the Rules of Operation. -After a vendor reimbursement check has been mailed, it is the responsibility of the vendor to be sure they receive their check in the mail. -All vendors are responsible for making sure that management has their current and correct address on file to mail checks to the appropriate address. -Any lost or expired checks will be charged a $35 reissuance fee to cover bank charges associated with stopping payment on a lost or stolen check.

Composting at the Midtown Farmers Market As a market vendor, you play a critical role in supporting the success of the composting and Zero Waste program at the Midtown Farmers Market. Eureka Recycling is delighted to partner with the market on this project and has many resources available to help you. By supporting this program, you are helping the market dramatically reduce its waste and show your customers that waste is preventable, not inevitable.

Basic Instructions for Successful Composting • What CAN be composted:

Any plant or animal-based material can be composted, including all food and paper that cannot be recycled, such as paper plates, napkins, paper towels, and waxed boxes.

• What CANNOT be composted: Absolutely NO plastic, Styrofoam, glass or metal of any kind can be composted.

• When in doubt, ask! It is important to keep your compost free of contamination. If you are unsure if something is compostable, it is better to throw it away, and then check with the market manager or call Eureka Recycling so you will know how to discard the material the next time.

Compostable Products The Midtown Farmers Market requires that all ready to eat food sold or sampled at the market is served in packaging that will be easy for customers to compost or recycle at the market. By participating, you will show your customers that you are part of the solution, and allow them to enjoy great food at the market without creating any waste.

• All beverage cups and foodservice ware must be compostable. This includes paper cups, paper boats, wax paper, plain wooden toothpicks (no plastic frills), and other items made from natural materials, as well as bio-based plastic products that are BPI certified, such as clear cups, utensils, and straws.

• Beverages sold in cans and bottles can be recycled at the market. Please note that any bio-based plastic products you purchase (like compostable clear cups for cold drinks or compostable utensils) need to be certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI). This certification ensures that they have been scientifically tested and are actually fully compostable, which is important because not all products currently being marketed as “green” are actually compostable. Look for the BPI logo (shown here) or visit www.bpiworld.org for a complete list of certified products. The attached directory has a list of retailers and restaurant suppliers who sell compostable products. If you would like more information or have any questions, contact Joanna at Eureka Recycling at 612-455-9120 or joannas@eurekarecycling.org.

This is not a comprehensive list, nor is it an endorsement by Eureka Recycling of any of these vendors. If you have any additions, please let us know.

Updated 11/13

Compostable Product Vendor Directory

All compostable bags and other bio-based plastic products you use must be certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI). Visit www.bpiworld.org for a complete list of certified products, and look for this logo. Eureka Recycling has compiled this list of vendors that sell BPI certified bags and/or foodservice products to help you find compostable products that will meet your needs. ***Please note that most of these vendors do not exclusively carry BPI certified compostable products- please be clear with your sales representative about what you are looking for, and have them call Eureka Recycling if they have any questions about this program or our product requirements.*** Local Vendors Products available Shipping/Delivery

Aset Supply & Paper 7600 Boone Ave North Ste 71 Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 (763) 432-7263 www.asetsupply.com/pages/GreenS

olutions

� Bag-to-Nature Bags � paper products

� Free Delivery with orders >$500

� Order before 11 am, 2 day shipping

� Order after 11 am, 3 day shipping

Falk Paper and Packaging 618 Third Street North Minneapolis, MN 55401 (612) 332-8626 www.falkpaper.com

� Bag-to-Nature Bags � Heritage BioTuf Bags � service ware � (no plates)

� Free delivery in Twin Cities Area

� Delivery in 1-2 days

� Pick-up is available at site if in stock, ask for details

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A Note on Paper Cups: The best paper cups for composting are paper cups that are lined with BPI certified bio-based plastic or that are lined with a waxy coating (like traditional Dixie cups).

Beware of paper cups with an insulating polystyrene layer; these types of cups should NEVER be composted. This layer is sometimes hidden between layers of paper (ie: the “Comfort Cup” by

Chinet) or can be sprayed on the outside of the cup (ie: “PerfecTouch” by Dixie).

This is not a comprehensive list, nor is it an endorsement by Eureka Recycling of any of these vendors. If you have any additions, please let us know.

Updated 11/13

Local Vendors, continued Products available Shipping/Delivery

Johnson Paper & Supply Co. Matt Danko 806 14

th Ave NE

Minneapolis, MN 55413 612-230-3686 www.johnsonpaper.net mjdanko@johnsonpaper.net

� BioStar bags � serviceware

�

Litin Paper Company Simon Hefty, Litin Eco Sales Rep 3003 Pacific Street North Minneapolis, MN 55411 (612) 343-4300 or (888) 385-4846 shefty@litin.com www.litineco.com

� Bags � service ware � cups

� Free Delivery with orders >$400

� Shipping takes a few days

Natur-Bag Mia Thomton 4201 Woodland Road Circle Pines, MN 55014 (763) 225-6612 Email: mthomton@ntic.com www.naturbag.com

� utensils � bags

� Can usually ship within 24 hours

� Warehouse is available for pick-up

The Restaurant Depot* 1830 Como Ave. Saint Paul, MN 55108 (651) 917-0057

� Paper plates & “boats” � sugar cane fiber

(“bagasse”) plates and bowls

� “Greenware” clear compostable cups

� Retail store

*NOTE: Restaurant Depot sells a ferity of products that make “green” claims but are not actually compostable. If you are shopping there please make sure the products you buy are BPI Certified. If you have any questions about this, please contact Eureka Recycling.

Moss Envy 3056 Excelsior Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55416 (612) 374-4581 www.mossenvy.com

� service ware (no to-go materials)

� cups

� Shipping is flexible

This is not a comprehensive list, nor is it an endorsement by Eureka Recycling of any of these vendors. If you have any additions, please let us know.

Updated 11/13

National Vendors Products available Shipping/Delivery

Aardvark Paper Drinking Straws 1430 Progress Road Fort Wayne, IN 46808 www.aardvarkstraws.com

� Paper drinking straws � Most straws will be shipped in 3-4 weeks

Bio Bag BioBagUSA 1-800-959-2247, orders@biobagusa.com biobagusa.com/

• “Bio Bag” brand bags � Manufacturer offers a 25% discount on orders of 100 lbs + (usually about 5 boxes), shipping in 3-5 days.

Eco-Products 4755 Walnut St. Boulder, CO 80301 (303) 449-1876 x2 http://www.ecoproducts.com/ http://www.ecoproductsstore.com/

� Bio-bags � serviceware � cups � paper products � online store sells items by the sleeve or by the case

� Receive UPS tracking number 1-3 days after ordering

� Free UPS ground shipping available for online orders over $299

WorldCentric 2121 Staunton Court Palo Alto, CA 94306 (650) 283-3797 www.worldcentric.org

� World Centric Bags � service ware � cups � paper products � online store sells items by the sleeve or by the case

� Ships in 1-2 Business Days

� Usually arrives in ~5 business days

� May expedite shipping

Midtown Farmers Market — 2014 Vendor Information and Application Packet 1

Midtown Farmers Market Hours & Contact Information

Location 22nd Ave S and E Lake St

Minneapolis, MN 55407

Hours Saturdays, 8:00am to 1:00pm, May 3–October 25 Tuesdays, 3:00pm to 7:00pm, June 3–October 28

Contact Office & Mailing Address

Midtown Farmers Market c/o Corcoran Neighborhood Organization 3451 Cedar Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55407

Office Telephone (612) 724-7457

Office Fax (612) 721-7588

Market Site Cell — In Season Only, Sat. 6am–2pm; Tue. 2pm–8pm (612) 275-3962

Staff Market Manager — Miguel Goebel

manager@midtownfarmersmarket.org

Asst. Market Manager — Elizabeth Logas (through July 2014) info@midtownfarmersmarket.org

2014 Important Dates

March 7 Application Deadline (for all vendors except art & craft vendors)

March 14 Acceptance Notification

March 29 Annual Spring Vendor Meeting

April 4 Application Deadline for art and craft vendors

April 11 Acceptance and First Half Schedule Notification for art & craft vendors

May 3 Opening Day, Saturday Market

June 3 Opening Day, Tuesday Market

August 9 Final Payments Due, Annual Vendors

October 28 Closing Day, Tuesday Market

October 25 Closing Day, Saturday Market

Applications received after the due date will only be considered if space is still available.

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2014 Vendor Information & Application Packet

midtownfarmersmarket.org corcoranneighborhood.org

twitter.com/midtownfarmmkt facebook.com/MidtownFarmersMarket

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2014 Fee Schedule

Application Fee (art and craft vendors) $30

Application Fee (all other applicants) $60

Daily Fee, Saturday (one stall only) $25

Daily Fee, Tuesday (one stall only) $15

Late, Day of Payment Fee $5

Annual Fee, First Stall, Saturday $475 (26 Saturdays)

Annual Fee, Second Stall, Saturday $650 (26 Saturdays)

Annual Fee, First Stall, Tuesday $235 (22 Tuesdays)

Annual Fee, Second Stall, Tuesday $315 (22 Tuesdays)

New for 2014 Season-$5 Late Weekly Payment Fee

In order to avoid having unfilled stalls on market days, in previous years we have asked vendors to pay at least one week in advance of any given day on which they plan to attend the Market to reserve their stall. In order to encourage vendors to pay for and reserve their stalls in advance, we will be implementing a Day of Payment Fee of $5/market day for vendors who have not paid for and reserved their stall in advance of any given Market Day.

New for 2014 Season- Weekly and Annual Electricity Fee Schedule

In March 2014, we are planning to upgrade the electrical capacities of the Market through the installation of a high voltage outlet on the exterior of the building at 2225 E. Lake Street. In order to help offset the costs associated with installation, all vendors who need to use electricity at the Market will be charged for daily use as follows:

Daily Electricity Fee

$5/market day or

Annual Electricity Fee

$100/season for Saturday Markets

$85/season for Tuesday Markets

$180/season for both Saturday and Tuesday Markets

Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Training Schedule

All fruit and vegetable vendors are encouraged to participate in the Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP). Vendors who wish to participate in this program but did not attend the training in 2013 will be required to attend a training session in April. The exact dates and times for these sessions have not yet been determined. For updated information about FMNP training sessions, please contact the Market Manager (612-724-7457) or Emily Murphy (Emily.Murphy@state.mn.us or 651-201-6648) at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

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Part 1: Contact Information

vendor name last first middle

farm, garden, or business name tax id number (if applicable)

farm, garden, or business address: street ***If you farm or create market products at more than one address, you must list all addresses in order to sell at Midtown Farmers Market.

city state zip

mailing address (if different than above): street apt.

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primary contact phone text msg ok? phone 2 text msg ok?

primary email address List others who will sell for you at the market:

vendor designee name last first middle

vendor designee name last first middle

family member first name relationship to vendor family member first name relationship to vendor

family member first name relationship to vendor family member first name relationship to vendor

family member first name relationship to vendor family member first name relationship to vendor

2014 Vendor Application

The mission of the Midtown Farmers Market is to create a

vibrant forum in South Minneapolis that connects

community residents and nearby rural food producers in a

mutually beneficial economic and cultural exchange.

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Part 2: Nature of Business

I am a/an (check the appropriate boxes below):

☐ Farmer, I produce (please check all that apply and complete Part 7):

☐ Fruits and/or vegetables ☐

Certified Organic (attach copies of certification documents)

☐ Meat, dairy, and/or eggs ☐

Other certifications (attach copies of certification documents)

Number of acres grazed and/or cultivated

☐ Grains and/or legumes ☐

I/we produce value-added goods using our farm products (please specify)

☐ Other (please specify)

Number of years farming

List other farmers markets attended

☐ Prepared Foods Producer (see Definitions, p. 9)*

-or-

☐ Immediately Consumable Foods Producer (see Definitions, p. 9)*

*Contact the Minneapolis Environmental Health & Food Safety Division at 612-673-3693 for information about any licensing requirements related to selling your products at farmers markets in Minneapolis.

Please list the products you would like to sell at the market

List ingredients I/we grow/produce

List ingredients sourced from local farmers/producers

List ingredients sourced from other vendors at Midtown Farmers Market

Other venues where your product(s) can be purchased

☐ Artist or Craftsperson (please attach representative photos of the products you intend to sell)

Please describe the products you would like to sell at the market

List other venues where your product(s) are sold or shown

Any additional information about you or your business we should use in making an admissions decision or in promoting you at the market (attach additional pages, if desired):

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Part 3: Permits, Licenses, and Insurance

Use the chart below to determine copies of which permits, licenses, and insurance forms you will need to submit with your application:

Fresh fruits & vegetables X X X

Meat, eggs, or dairy X X X

Honey, maple syrup, grains X X X

Fresh Cut Flowers X X X X

Nursery Stock X X X X X

Home-processed or home-canned foods qualifying for exemption

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Other non-taxable prepared foods X X X X

Taxable prepared foods X X X X X

Immediately consumable foods X X X X

Clothing X

Arts and crafts X X

1Form with details about qualifying foods attached. Meat/Poultry Processors, Home Processors, and MN “Pickle Bill” vendors need to contact the Minneapolis Environmental Health & Food Safety Division at 612-673-3693 and submit a Market Vendor Plan Review before completing the Farmers Licensing Exemption Form 2Form attached. Vendors selling non-taxable items must complete the form and check the box: “I am selling only nontaxable items.” 3Your farm, garden, or business should carry General Liability Insurance with a coverage limit of $1,000,000 that includes products & completed operations coverage. The Midtown Farmers Market requires each vendor to supply an Acord Certificate of Liability Insurance (sample document attached) naming the Corcoran Neighborhood Organization as an additional insured. 4If you are selling items or services that are taxable under MN state law (including massage), you must have a MN Tax ID number. You may apply online at http://taxes.state.mn.us/business_taxpayers/pages/business_registration_faq_contents_howtoregister.aspx or contact the Minnesota Department of Revenue at (651) 282-5225. 5Minneapolis Market Manufacturer/Distributor application forms may be downloaded online at http://www.minneapolismn.gov/business-licensing/docs/Market_Manufacturer-Distributor.pdf 6Please see http://www.mda.state.mn.us/licensing/licensetypes/nurseryprogram.aspx for more information. 7Please contact Minneapolis Business Licensing, 612-673-2080, for more information about which types of licensing your products require.

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Part 4: Attendance Dates

Please check off all the dates that you would like to attend the market.

2014 Saturday Dates

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2 4

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7 1 4

2 1

2 8

5 1 2

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2 9 1 6

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May June July August September October

Total number of Saturday dates requested:

2014 Tuesday Dates

3 1 0

1 7

2 4

1 8 1 5

2 2

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5 1 2

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2 6

2 9 1 6

2 3

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June July August September October

Total number of Tuesday dates requested:

Part 5: Payment

All vendors and prospective vendors: All stall payments should be made according to the payment schedule on page 2 of this packet. Also see “Section 4: Application and Payment Process” on page 11. All vendors and prospective vendors must include a check or money order covering the yearly application fee or your application will not be considered. For artists and craftpersons the fee is $30, for all others, the fee is $60. Only checks or money orders from accepted applicants will be deposited.

Please make checks payable to: Midtown Farmers Market.

Stall payments for Daily Vendors: Option 1: You must pay at least one week in advance for any market day for which you are scheduled. Stalls are not reserved until they are fully paid. If stall payments are not made at least ONE FULL week in advance, a $5 late payment fee will be added to your stall fee.

Option 2: After you know which of the market days you requested we were able to schedule, you may decide it is more economical to pay the discounted seasonal rate than to pay by the market day. If you are interested in paying the discounted seasonal rate, you must make a payment of at least ½ the seasonal rate ($237.50 for Saturdays and/or $117.50 for Tuesdays) on or before May 1, 2014. The remainder of your stall fee must be paid by August 9, 2014 or you will forfeit your stall and be ineligible for future participation in the Midtown Farmers Market.

Stall Payments for Annual Vendors: There is only one payment option for Annual Vendors. You must pay at least ½ of the total stall fees (the amount indicated on your stall renewal form) at the time you submit your application. Any remaining stall fees must be paid on or before August 9, 2014 or you will forfeit your stall(s) and be ineligible for future participation in the Midtown Farmers Market.

Please note: The market bears no responsibility for ensuring that vendor payments are made on time.

Types of Payment Accepted: Stall fee payments may be made by check, money order, cash, or market tokens; however, the Midtown Farmers Market will not accept cash or tokens as a form of payment if they are sent through the mail. The fee for a returned check is $30, and a bounced check may cause a vendor to forfeit their stall(s).

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Part 7: Vendor Publicity

We want to promote you, because you make the market great! Our website currently includes a list of our vendors and their websites. If you are a new prospective vendor or would like to make changes to how your business is listed on our website, please write a few sentences describing your products, your farm, or your family to market shoppers. Feel free to use additional paper, but know that we may edit for length:

Your farm or business website:________________ Your social media accounts (e.g. Facebook, Twitter):__________________ Customers often ask us for additional information about our vendors. Please check which pieces of information you would like to share with the public. We will not share any information that is not checked below.

☐ Your phone number ☐ Your email address ☐ Your farm or business website

☐ The dates you will be available at the market (as indicated on page 6)

Part 6: Agreement and Release and Waiver

By signing this agreement I,

please print name above

authorize the Midtown Farmers Market to use information I have provided in this application and photos that may be taken of me or my stall area during the season to promote the market or my participation at the market;

authorize a designated agent of the Midtown Farmers Market to enter and inspect my greenhouse(s), garden(s), farm(s), or other place(s) of production at any time in order to assess the accuracy of the information provided in my application or to determine if I am in compliance with the Midtown Farmers Market Rules of Operation; (Failure to allow inspection upon demand may cause you to forfeit your stall and any fees you may have paid.)

guarantee that I will not sell goods at the market that I have purchased, bartered for, been given, or otherwise come into possession of, but have not produced myself unless the Midtown Farmers Market Advisory Committee and the Corcoran Neighborhood Organization Board of Directors have approved my request to sell such products as a distributor, and I have received a Minneapolis Market Distributor License; (Selling goods that you have not produced, for which you have not been approved, or for which you have not received proper licensing, may cause you to forfeit your stall and any fees you have already paid.)

acknowledge I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the Midtown Farmers Market Rules of Operation;

warrant that to the best of my knowledge the information I have provided in this application and in any attachments made hereto is accurate, that my business is fully compliant with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations, and that I have applied for and obtained any necessary permits, licenses, and insurance required to conduct business at the Midtown Farmers Market;

Furthermore, by signing below,

I hereby release, forever discharge and hold harmless the Midtown Farmers Market, the Corcoran Neighborhood Organization, Minneapolis Public Schools, and their successors and assigns, from any and all liability, claims and demands of whatever kind or nature, which arise or may hereafter arise from or in connection with my participation in the Midtown Farmers Market. I take full responsibility for my rented stall space at the market, my equipment and supplies, and all products that I bring to sell at the market.

signature of vendor/applicant date

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Part 8: Grower’s Product Availability Chart (for farmers only)

If you are a farmer, complete the chart below. You will only be allowed to sell products that you have listed here, produced yourself, and that have been approved by market management. Please be as specific as possible.

Item Item will be available

May June July August September October

e.g. Asparagus

e.g. Sweet Corn

* Attach additional sheets as necessary

Midtown Farmers Market —2014 Rules of Operation 9

The Midtown Farmers Market (MFM) is a project of the Corcoran Neighborhood Organization (CNO),

which opened the market in 2003 with the support of six other neighborhood organizations and the

Minneapolis Municipal Market. The MFM Advisory Committee (MFMAC), a standing committee of the

CNO Board of Directors, supports the market’s mission. Monthly MFMAC meetings are open to all

interested parties. In general, meetings take place at the CNO offce, from 6:00pm–8:00pm on the third

Wednesday of every month. Please contact the CNO offce (612-724-7457) to confirm meeting time and

place. Agenda items for meetings may be submitted in writing ten days in advance of any scheduled

meeting to manager@midtownfarmersmarket.org or to MFMAC, c/o Corcoran Neighborhood

Organization, 3451 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407 for consideration.

Section 1: Purpose & Definitions

The Midtown Farmers Market Rules of Operation are intended to ensure 1) the market is a safe and

enjoyable place for neighbors to gather and purchase great, locally grown and produced food and

merchandise; 2) that the market and its vendors are in compliance with federal, state, and local

regulations; 3) that the market is able to play a positive role in the community; 4) that vendors have a

fair, equitable, and respectful atmosphere in which to conduct their business.

Producer an individual who grows, raises, manufactures, or crafts goods intended for sale at the

market by the force of his or her own labor, who has control over the means and methods of production,

and who assumes principal financial and liability risk for the production enterprise.

Specialty Producer an agriculture producer whose core products fill a need specifically identified by

the market and/or a need unmet by any other current vendors.

Prepared Food Producer a producer who transforms raw ingredients into a finished food product

meant for consumption off the market site. Examples include but are not limited to: jams, jellies,

pickles, other fruit and vegetable preserves, baked goods, confections, cured or smoked meats, etc.

Immediately Consumable Food Producer a producer who transforms raw ingredients into a

finished food product intended for consumption at the market. Examples include but are not limited to:

any foods sold heated or prepared on-site, drinks, ice cream and other single serve frozen desserts, etc.

Farmer a producer whose principal products are agricultural in nature.

Vendor a producer whose goods or services are sold at the market.

Daily Vendor a vendor who has been selected by MFM to hold a stall on an as available basis. (Please

see “Section 3: Vendor Selection Guidelines” for more information.)

Annual Vendor a vendor who has been selected by MFM to hold a specific stall(s) for the duration of

the season. (To ensure that the overall best interests of the market are served, annual stalls may be

temporarily reassigned by the Market Manager.)

Vendor Designee a person who represents a vendor at the market and who is not an immediate

family member of that vendor.

The mission of the Midtown Farmers Market is to create a vibrant forum in South Minneapolis that connects community residents and nearby rural food producers in a mutually beneficial economic and cultural exchange.

2014 Rules of Operation

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Stall any space designated by the market from which a vendor may make sales. A single stall generally

corresponds to the size of a 10’x10’ canopy tent and may or may not include adjacent space for vehicle

parking. Farmers will be given preference in assigning stalls with parking availability.

Local produced in MN or WI.

Section 2: What can be sold at the market*

Fresh Produce

Annual and Perennial Plants, Rootstock, Shrubs, and Trees

Other Farm Products honey, eggs, meat, flowers, and other goods that would qualify under the

Minneapolis Farmers Licensing Exemption

Food products qualifying under the MN “Pickle Bill”

Arts & Crafts

Immediately Consumable Foods

Other Prepared Foods

Services

Section 3: Vendor Selection Guidelines

The vendor selection guidelines are reviewed once a year and revised if necessary by the Market

Manager, MFMAC, and CNO Board of Directors. Using these guidelines, the Market Manager selects

the market’s daily and annual vendors.

The market has 33–35 grower/producer stalls (stalls with truck access). These stalls will be for Annual

and Daily Vendors and will be assigned by the Market Manager.

The market has 24–26 other stalls (stalls without truck access). In general, these stalls will be used for

artists, Prepared Food Vendors, and Immediately Consumable Food Vendors and will be assigned by

the Market Manager. They may also be used for farmers depending upon the needs of the market.

Initial vendor eligibility and selection guidelines

Requirements:

★ Basic: All vendor-applicants seeking to participate at MFM must:

agree to abide by all of the rules and regulations as outlined in the Midtown Farmers

Market Rules of Operation;

comply with applicable local/state/federal laws and licensing/permitting requirements;

submit a complete and accurate application;

provide insurance coverage as indicated on page 5 of the application;

remit required payments according to the payment and fee schedule set forth on page 2 and

described in Section 5 (page 6).

★ Local: All products sold at MFM must be produced in either Minnesota or Wisconsin.

★ Vendor Produced: A Vendor must produce all products he or she intends to sell at the market.

Products made under license, franchise, or any other types of controlling agreement with a

third party are not allowed.

*In general, all products sold at the

Midtown Farmers Market must be:

1) vendor produced,

2) itemized by type on the vendor application,

3) approved by the Market Manager.

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Prepared Food Vendors utilizing co-packing/processing arrangements will be considered

for approval on a case-by-case basis but preference will be given to Producers who do not

use co-packing/processing arrangements.

Vendors may not sell goods at the market that they have purchased, bartered for, been

given, or otherwise come into possession of, but have not produced themselves.

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Preferences:

★ Diversity: The market will give selection preference to vendors who reflect and cater to the

diversity of the market’s surrounding community.

★ Continuity and Commitment: The vendor selection process will account for the benefits that

vendor continuity and commitment accrue to the market, to vendors, and to stability and

sustainability in small-scale production; Therefore, preference will be given to returning vendors

that are in good standing.

★ Unique: The market will give selection preference to vendors whose goods are unique, contribute

to the market’s product diversity, and that are not generally available through other retail venues.

★ Locally sourced: In considering Prepared and Immediately Consumable Food Vendors, the

market will give preference to applicants who can demonstrate that a substantial portion of their

raw ingredients are locally produced.

Other considerations:

★ Cooperatives: The market will give consideration to applications submitted by cooperative producer

organizations on a case-by-case basis.

★ Community Involvement: The market will give consideration to applicants representing youth or

community involvement programs on a case-by-case basis and may also contemplate non-

conforming participation of such programs at the discretion of the market manager.

Non-conforming vendors and products: vendors and/or products that do not conform to the selection

criteria may be considered in rare cases for special approval by the MFMAC. The Market Manager

cannot approve non-conforming vendors or products. Non-conforming vendors must apply for special

approval each season and for each non-conforming product.

Section 4: Application and Payment Process

1. Application forms are available from the Midtown Farmers Market office, 3451 Cedar Ave S,

Minneapolis, MN 55407, online at www.midtownfarmersmarket.org, or by calling 612-724-7457.

2. Anyone interested in participating in the Midtown Farmers Market must submit an application fee

and a completed application to the market at least ten calendar days prior to the first desired date of

attendance in order to be considered.

3. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into the market.

4. Only application fees from successful applicants will be deposited.

5. Vendors may apply to reserve stalls for any combination of market day(s); however, the market

does not guarantee that the dates requested in particular or any dates in general will be available.

6. After vendors are notified of acceptance, they must make any necessary payments before selling at

the market.

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7. Vendors must pay fees according to the fee schedule on page 2 (or by other prior arrangement) or

risk stall forfeiture. The market bears no responsibility for ensuring that vendor payments are made

on time.

8. Stalls for Daily Vendors are not considered reserved until they are paid.

9. Stall payments may be made by check, money order, cash, or market tokens; however, the Midtown

Farmers Market will not accept cash or tokens as a form of payment if they are sent through the

mail. The fee for a returned check is $30, and all subsequent stall payments must be made by

money order, with cash, or with market tokens.

10. Vendors may request their payment status at any time.

11. Stalls may not be transferred, assigned, sold, rented, or leased by anyone other than the Midtown

Farmers Market. Any representations to do so by any person or entity other than the Midtown

Farmers Market are null and void.

12. As noted above, no stall shall be sublet by any vendor; however, with prior approval, market stalls

and fees may be shared under the following circumstances:

There are no full stalls available;

Each vendor has completed an application, paid an application fee, and been approved to vend

at the market;

Each vendor (or vendor designee) is present in the stall on any market day during which that

vendor’s products are on display;

The Market Manager determines that it is in the best interest of the market to permit vendors to

share a stall.

The market will bear no responsibility for resolving disputes that may arise between vendors sharing a

single stall.

The market will hold all or any one of the vendors liable for any unpaid fees at its discretion.

Section 5: Attendance, Refunds, and Cancellations

1. Vendors are expected to attend all markets for which they are scheduled. Vendors who have not

notified the Market Manager of a planned or unexpected absence by noon the day

before any scheduled market will be considered a no-show. May and June markets are not

exempt from this rule—vendors must notify the Market Manager of their absence before any

scheduled market date.

2. Vendors who have not notified the Market Manager of a planned or unexpected absence by noon the

day before any scheduled market will be considered a no-show.

Vendors who are a no-show twice will not be able to schedule additional dates at the market

for the 2013 season.

Vendors who are a no-show three times will not be allowed to participate in the market for

the remainder of the season, will forfeit any fees already paid, and may jeopardize their

status as an annual vendor in subsequent seasons.

There are no refunds for no-shows.

3. Vendors who are repeatedly absent, with or without notice, may be caused to forfeit their stall, any

fees paid, and/or Annual Vendor status (if any) at the discretion of the Market Manager.

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4. Refunds for vendors paying per market day: a stall reservation may be cancelled by phone or email no

later than noon seven days prior to the market day in question for a full refund. Cancellations by mail

should be postmarked at least 10 days prior to the date in question. (Credit card service fees will not

be refunded.)

5. Refunds for vendors paying annually: there are generally no refunds to annual vendors after opening

market day; however, the market may determine on a case-by-case basis to offer full or partial

refunds in cases of unusual hardship, crop failure, etc.

6. The Market Manager will handle refunds for cancellations due to weather or emergencies on a case-

by-case basis. Please ensure that your contact information remains up-to-date in the event the

market is cancelled unexpectedly. Refunds will be available for daily vendors only if market

management makes the decision to cancel the market before 8:00am on a Saturday or 3:00pm on a

Tuesday. There will be no refunds if the Market Manager closes a market early.

Section 6: Check Handling Procedures

1. After a vendor reimbursement check has been mailed, it is the responsibility of the vendor to be sure they receive their check in the mail.

2. All vendors are responsible for making sure that management has their current and correct address on file to mail checks to the appropriate address.

3. Any lost or expired checks will be charged a $35 reissuance fee to cover bank charges associated with stopping payment on a lost or stolen check.

Section 7: Market Cancellation Policy and Procedures

1. Under extreme weather conditions the Market may be cancelled at the discretion of the Market Manager. If conditions are prohibitive to the operation a safe and successful market, the Manager may cancel market under the following circumstances:

Heavy Rain at the open of market with a forecast of rain of 80% or greater throughout the hours of operation.

Flash flood warnings throughout the hours of operation.

Thunder and visible lightning storms in the immediate vicinity of the market during which the manager deems conditions unsafe for vendors, patrons and market staff.

Gale force winds with speeds over 40 mph.

Tornado warnings during any hours of operation of the market.

Extreme heat conditions in which risk of heat related illness is high (heat index of 103°F to 115°F) to very high or extreme (heat index greater than 115°F).

2. The Manager will notify vendors and patrons through the following avenues of communication:

Vendors (according to stated preferred methods of communication)

E-mail distribution list

Text message

Phone call

Presence at market site no less than one hour into market hours of operation (with the exception of a cancellation due to a tornado warning or dangerous wind speeds).

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Patrons

E-newsletter mailing list

Market website

Facebook

Presence at market site no less than one hour into market hours of operation (with the exception of a cancellation due to a tornado warning or dangerous wind speeds).

3. A market cancellation will be made at the earliest possible time in order to avoid costs incurred by vendors related to preparation and travel to the market. If weather conditions worsen during or immediately prior to a market, the Manager will give vendors notice as soon as possible and market operations will cease. The Market Manager will communicate all relevant updates to vendors and give instruction regarding a cancellation and next steps to undertake for a safe and orderly break-down and exit of the market.

4. The Market Manager has the final authority to cancel a market and will do so within the guidelines stated above. The Manager will take all and any necessary actions and precautions in order to ensure regular and safe operation of the market.

Section 8: Arrival, Set-up, and Break-down

1. Vendor vehicles that will not remain within the market area during market hours must be parked as

close as possible to the market’s storage area in order to ensure ample customer parking.

2. Vendors may not enter the market area to begin setting up until the market manager or assistant

manager has arrived.

3. Vendors may not begin setting up before 6:00am on Saturday mornings or 2:00pm on Tuesday

afternoons.

4. Annual Vendors will generally set up in their assigned stall(s); however, the Market Manager reserves

the right to temporarily re-assign any vendor to a different stall in order to serve the market’s overall

best interests.

5. The Market Manager will assign Daily Vendors upon arrival to a stall for the day.

6. Set-up shall be complete fifteen minutes before the market opens. On Saturdays, this means set-up

shall be completed by 7:45am. On Tuesdays, this means set-up shall be completed by 2:45pm.

PLEASE ALLOW AMPLE TIME TO SET UP YOUR STALL. Vendors who have not arrived at the

market or contacted the Market Manager by 7:30am on a Saturday or by 2:30pm on a Tuesday risk

forfeiting their stall.

7. No vehicles will be allowed in or out of the market area after the market is open.

8. If the Market Manager makes an exception to allow a late-arriving vendor to set-up, the vendor must

carry any equipment and product into the market by hand.

9. Vendors shall not begin breaking down before market closing time, generally 1:00pm on Saturdays

and 7:00pm on Tuesdays, unless the Market Manager determines to close the market early as may be

the case in adverse weather conditions.

10. If the Market Manager makes an exception to allow a vendor to leave before market closing, the

vendor must hand carry any equipment and product out of the market.

11. Vendors should begin breaking down promptly at market closing time. In general, vendors

should have vacated the market area within 1 hour of market closing.

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Section 9: Stalls and Display

1. Having a stall(s) in one season(s) is no guarantee that a vendor will have the same stall(s) specifically

or any stall(s) generally in any subsequent season.

2. In general, Annual Vendors will be assigned to a specific stall for the duration of the season; however,

in order to ensure the overall best interests of the market are served, the Market Manager may

temporarily or permanently reassign any vendor to a different stall(s).

3. All products and signs shall be displayed and sold within the confines of the stall.

4. Vendors shall keep any licenses, permits, or proof of insurance necessary to conduct business at the

Midtown Farmers Market readily available in their stall.

5. Each vendor must provide a covering for their stall, such as an E-Z Up or Caravan canopy tent, that is

suitable for any weather condition.

6. For your safety and the safety of others, tents, awnings, and other protective covers must be weighted

down and/or securely fastened at all times. Vendors assume full responsibility for any

damage or injury that may result from improperly or insufficiently securing tents,

awnings, display equipment, products, or other items.

7. In certain high wind conditions, the market manager may require vendors to take down tents,

awnings, etc.

8. Each vendor shall display a sign indicating the name and location of his or her farm, business, or

production facility.

9. Vendors who represent their products as certified organic, certified naturally grown, etc. must display

corresponding certification documents.

10. Vendors who accept EBT or WIC-FMNP must display corresponding signs.

11. Each vendor is responsible for clean-up of his or her stall including sweeping up and disposing

of vegetable trimmings. No garbage may be left behind. All vendors must have a broom and dustpan

for clean-up.

12. Vendors may not smoke in stalls or in the general market area.

Section 10: New Composting Requirements

1. Compostable Products

The Midtown Farmers Market requires that all ready to eat food sold or sampled at the market is served in packaging that will be easy for customers to compost or recycle at the market. By participating, you will show your customers that you are part of the solution, and allow them to enjoy great food at the market without creating any waste.

2. All beverage cups and foodservice ware must be compostable.

This includes paper cups, paper boats, wax paper, plain wooden toothpicks (no plastic frills), and other items made from natural materials, as well as bio-based plastic products that are BPI certified, such as clear cups, utensils, and straws.

3. Beverages sold in cans and bottles can be recycled at the market. Please note that any bio-based

plastic products you purchase (like compostable clear cups for cold drinks or compostable utensils) need to be certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI). This certification ensures that they have been scientifically tested and are actually fully compostable, which is important because not all products currently being marketed as “green” are actually compostable.

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Look for the BPI logo (shown above) or visit www.bpiworld.org for a complete list of certified products.

The attached directory has a list of retailers and restaurant suppliers who sell

compostable products.

If you would like more information or have any questions, contact Joanna at Eureka

Recycling at 612-455-9120 or joannas@eurekarecycling.org.

Section 11: Health and cleanliness rules

1. There is no water available at the market. Please come to the market with adequate water for cleaning

and hand washing.

2. Market management encourages vendors to sample product in order to boost sales; however, you

must meet all applicable health code requirements. Contact Minneapolis Environmental Health and

Food Safety Division for more information.

3. Vendors who are preparing food on-site for sampling or serving must have either 3 gallons of

chlorinated water available for sanitizing equipment or must have additional clean utensils to replace

any that become dirty.

4. Any vendor who is selling food other than fresh produce and/or is sampling food or produce is

required to have a Minneapolis Health Department compliant hand-washing station. The hand

washing stations next to the market’s port-a-potties do not meet city requirements to serve as vendor

hand washing stations.

5. All containers and spray bottles used to store or mist vegetables must be of an approved type and

cleaned regularly.

6. Only disposable paper towels may be used to clean produce at the market.

7. All vendors must wear clean clothing and footwear. No bare feet are allowed.

Section 12: Other general rules

1. No person or entity other than the Midtown Farmers Market or the Corcoran Neighborhood

Organization or agents thereof may make use of the Midtown Farmers Market name or logo without

the express permission of the Corcoran Neighborhood Organization.

2. No hawking or exuberant pressure intended to persuade customers to buy products is allowed.

3. Neither customers nor vendors may engage in solicitation or political activities that have not been

approved by market management anywhere within market grounds during market hours.

4. No live animals may be sold or given away at the market.

5. No radio or music may be played unless approved by market management.

6. No one under the age of 16 may sell or maintain a stall without an adult supervisor present.

7. Vendors must guarantee customer satisfaction for all goods sold.

8. Neither customer or vendor dogs nor other pets are allowed anywhere on the market site.

9. Vehicles are limited to one-ton or smaller and a 5-mile per hour speed limit is enforced on market

grounds.

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10. No honking anywhere on the market site.

11. Vendors must act respectfully toward other vendors, CNO and market staff, volunteers, and

patrons at the market and at all market events. Examples of disrespectful behavior include but are

not limited to: yelling, swearing, meeting disruption, racial slurs, and name calling. If a vendor

observes a market customer behaving disrespectfully to anyone at the market site, they should notify

the Market Manager immediately. The Manager will then take the necessary steps to remove the

offender from the market site.

Section 13: Enforcement and Grievance Procedures

This document seeks to set forth a basic set of rules, regulations, requirements, and guidelines to

provide for the successful operation of the Midtown Farmers Market but cannot contemplate every

possibility; therefore, the Market reserves the right to do whatever may be additionally necessary to

protect the intent and well-being of the Market, its staff and management, its patrons, and its vendors.

The Market Manager will have the final authority to interpret and enforce any of the Market’s Rules of

Operation at the market site.

The MFMAC reserves the right to change, amend, or delete rules as needed, subject to the approval of

the CNO Board of Directors, and will notify vendors of any changes that are made and the date any

changes become effective.

The Market Manager reserves the right to cause any vendor to stop selling items that do not fit the

guidelines above, pose a risk to patrons, or violate any municipal agency’s regulations.

The Market Manager may suspend a vendor’s privilege to vend at the Midtown Farmers Market if that

vendor poses a continual risk to patrons, is unwilling or unable to follow the guidelines above, or is

repeatedly in violation of any municipal agency’s regulations.

The Market Manager reserves the right to take what steps may be necessary to determine whether a

vendor is in compliance with the rules outlined above. This may include the inspection of a vendor’s

greenhouse(s), garden(s), farm(s), field(s), or other place(s) of production to verify that the product(s)

being sold meets market qualifications. Vendors must allow for inspection when requested, or they will

not be allowed to sell at the market.

A violation of any rule above may cause the Market to assess a penalty as follows:

• First offense $25.00

• Second offense $50.00

• Third offense will cause the vendor to lose his/her privilege to sell at the market and to forfeit

any fees already paid.

Penalties must be paid prior to returning to market.

A person(s) wishing to file a complaint or grievance with the Corcoran Neighborhood Organization

(CNO) should do so in writing, addressed to the CNO Board of Directors, c/o Corcoran Neighborhood

Organization, 3451 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407. The written document should list the person’s

specific concerns and should be sent or delivered to the CNO office.

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Manager concerns can be directed to Eric Gustafson (eric@corcoranneighborhood.org or 612-724-

7457). If additional attention is needed for a complaint or grievance in regards to a CNO staff person

(e.g.: the Market Manager or Assistant Manager), the CNO Personnel Committee will review the

complaint/grievance at their next scheduled meeting and take appropriate action. The committee will

send a written response to the person(s) filing the complaint/grievance following the review.

If the complaint/grievance is in regards to CNO more broadly, the issue will be brought before the CNO

Executive Committee at the next scheduled meeting and if necessary, brought before the CNO Board of

Directors. The Executive Committee or board will decide how to handle the complaint/grievance and if

needed, set up a committee to fully review the issue. The final decision and actions will be documented

in writing and sent to the person(s) filing the complaint or grievance.

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Name of business selling or exhibiting at event Minnesota tax ID number

Seller’s complete address City State Zip code

Name of person or group organizing event

Name and location of event

Date(s) of event

Operator Certificate of ComplianceST19

Stock No. 2100190(Rev. 9/02)

Read the information on the back before completing this certificate. Person selling at event: Complete this certificate and give itto the operator/organizer of the event. Operator/organizer of event: Keep this certificate for your records.

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Complete this section if you are not required to have a Minnesota tax ID number.

I am selling only nontaxable items.

I am not making any sales at the event.

I participate in a direct selling plan, selling for (name of company), and the homeoffice or top distributor has a Minnesota tax ID number and remits the sales tax on my behalf.

This is a nonprofit organization that meets the exemption requirements described below:

Candy sold for fundraising purposes by a nonprofit organization that provides educational and social activities foryoung people primarily aged 18 and under (MS 297A.70, subd. 13[a][4]).

Youth or senior citizen group with fundraising receipts of $10,000 or less per year(MS 297A.70, subd. 13[b][1]).

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PENALTY — Operators who do not have Form ST19 or a similar written document from sellers can be fined a penaltyof $100 for each seller that is not in compliance for each day of the selling event.

Information for sellers and event operators

Operators/organizers of craft, antique, coin,stamp or comic book shows; flea markets;convention exhibit areas; or similar eventsare required by Minnesota law to get writtenevidence that persons who do business atthe show or event have a valid Minnesotatax ID number.

If a seller is not required to have a Minne-sota tax ID number, the seller must give theoperator a written statement that itemsoffered for sale are not subject to sales tax.All operators (including operators ofcommunity sponsored events and nonprofitorganizations) must obtain written evidencefrom sellers.

Sales tax registrationTo register for a Minnesota tax ID number,call 651-282-5225.

A registration application (Form ABR) isalso available on our website atwww.taxes.state.mn.us.

Information and assistanceIf you have questions or want fact sheets onspecific sales-tax topics, call 651-296-6181.TTY: Call 711 for Minnesota Relay.

Most sales tax forms and fact sheets are alsoavailable on our website atwww.taxes.state.mn.us.

For information related to sellers and eventoperators, see Fact Sheet #148, Special EventExhibitors and Operators.

We’ll provide information in other formatsupon request to persons with disabilities.

FARMERS/GROWERS REGISTRATION FORM

Farmers and Growers: Individuals selling fruits, vegetables or other products cultivated and harvested on their farm or in their garden. These individuals are exempt from licensing requirements and fees; however, prior to selling exempted farm products in Minneapolis they are required to complete this form and submit it to their primary Farmer’s Market Manager located in Minneapolis.

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Applicant Name Home Number

Business Name (If different from above) Cell Phone Number

Mailing Address Work Number

City State Zip Email

FARM/GARDEN INFORMATION

Name of Farm/Garden Name of Owner of Farm

Address of Farm/Garden Approximate Total Acres of Farm/Garden

City State Zip Percent You Cultivate

FARM PRODUCTS SOLD IN MINNEAPOLIS LOCATIONS

LIST OF FARM PRODUCTS SOLD MPLS LOCATION WHERE PRODUCTS ARE SOLD (Fruits, berries, vegetables, root/vine crops, etc) Market Name Address of Market/Event

LIST VEHICLES USED FOR DELIVERY OF FARM PRODUCTS State Plate Number Year Make/Model Color

I certify that I have read, understand and answered every question in this application truthfully to my own knowledge and belief. I understand and agree that I shall only peddle or sell farm products that have been cultivated and harvested from my (family) farm or garden. I further understand that peddling or selling products that have not been cultivated and harvested from my (family) farm or garden may result in the confiscation of such products and a citation for operating without an authorized permit.

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